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Offline smithymc

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Fuel filler flap
« on: October 27, 2017, 03:24:06 PM »
Any tips on getting this off? Might get some touch up and the paint place suggested leaving them the flap to do some testing.

Vertical pin I can see, not so sure how it is secured. Appears flared at base. Tricky to get anything on it anyway.

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Mark

Offline capriblu

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Re: Fuel filler flap
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2017, 01:18:04 PM »
Just about to remove mine for the same reason.  Last time I simply removed the flap complete with the spring hinge itself by simply undoing the two mounting bolts on the B post side of the recess. Not sure if this is the same on earlier cars?
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Re: Fuel filler flap
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2017, 05:05:57 PM »
There are different designs.

The only way mine came out was cutting the pin with a dremel  - it looked like it had been fitted before the assembly was welded to the inside of the wing. I could see no way to get it out otherwise.

Offline smithymc

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Re: Fuel filler flap
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2017, 05:58:47 PM »
I think mine is the latter type described by Stuart and looks a bit of a mystery..

It can stay on for now until I can get a new pin made- just moved lathe and have yet to re-arrange garage. Impulse ebay buy this week makes space a premium.

Mark

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Re: Fuel filler flap
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2017, 08:17:39 AM »
I think mine is the latter type described by Stuart and looks a bit of a mystery..

It can stay on for now until I can get a new pin made- just moved lathe and have yet to re-arrange garage. Impulse ebay buy this week makes space a premium.

Mark

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Re: Fuel filler flap
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2017, 08:29:21 AM »
Bike- 1961 Matchless, first foray into classic bikes. Probably something else I won't have time to use!

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Re: Fuel filler flap
« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2017, 11:08:30 AM »
Hi Mark

Yes, but you have to fill the garage with something.....

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